Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy series devices generated nearly US$13 billion in revenue from business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) markets in 2024, accounting for 10% to 15% of the Mobile eXperience (MX) division’s total revenue, according to South Korean industry insiders.

Nvidia and Intel have announced a rare partnership to jointly develop next-generation AI data center and PC platform chips. Despite predominantly negative market interpretations, the industry remains optimistic that this “powerful collaboration” will promote closer integration of GPU and CPU designs, thereby driving increased demand for high-end ABF substrates. Leading suppliers closely working with both companies are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries.

The global boom in artificial intelligence is creating a stark divide in the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan’s TSMC solidifying its dominance while rival Samsung Electronics falls further behind, according to new industry data.

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has approved the establishment of a joint venture between Shinsegae Group and China’s Alibaba Group, a move that could potentially reshape the country’s e-commerce landscape.